Aviation accident NYC92LA031

2 fatal · MOONEY M20C · 1991-11-16 · PAINESVILLE, OH, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC92LA031
Event ID: 20001212X18514
Type: Accident
Date: 1991-11-16
Location: PAINESVILLE, OH, USA
Coordinates: 41.720676, -81.239349

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: MOONEY
Model: M20C
Registration: N9637M
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE POWERLINE TOWER STRUCTURE WHILE EXECUTING A VISUAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LACK OF PROPER RADIO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH, RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AND NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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